RIYADH, September 2, 2026 — Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of attacking an oil tanker owned by its national shipping company, Bahri, in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors.
The tanker, Sidr, was one of two supertankers carrying Saudi crude that were reportedly struck late Monday while transiting the strategic waterway off the coast of Oman.
Bahri said the incident occurred at about 11:40 p.m. local time on Monday during what it described as a security incident involving the vessel.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry called for an end to the escalation and urged all parties to respect international maritime safety and protect the security of global energy supplies.
“Bahri remains in continuous contact with the vessel and is coordinating closely with the relevant authorities and maritime industry stakeholders,” the company said, adding that it was closely monitoring developments.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes, with a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through it.
Iran has threatened vessels attempting to transit the waterway without its authorisation, raising concerns over the security of energy exports from Gulf oil-producing countries.
The latest incident follows previous attacks involving Bahri vessels. In July, the company’s Wedyan supertanker was hit while sailing through the strait near Oman.
Two other Bahri vessels, Masa and Amzan, were also attacked in the Red Sea in July and August after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
The incidents have heightened concerns over maritime security and the potential disruption of global energy supplies amid the escalating conflict involving Iran.
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